Now in its sixth year, the Gastonia Grizzlies will host their Ballpark Beer Fest on the field of Sims Legion Park in Gastonia from 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, May 3. This event has sold out for the past three years, so make sure to get your tickets early, with 1,000 general admission tickets on sale.

You’ll get to sample exclusive VIP beers before the gates open at 6 p.m., and you’ll also receive a food voucher for an Angus burger or a Nathan’s hot dog, plus chips and a water or soda.

There will be more than 125 beers, and the breweries will be announced soon. Attending the festival for the first time will be Bessemer City Brewing, Rusted Mills Artisan Ales, Sleepy Owl Brewery and Blind Squirrel Brewery. Enjoy unlimited samples while listening to live music from the Ben Gatlin Band.